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ReconquistaEpisode 98 - Christian conquestsWe follow King James I of Aragon and King Alfonso IX of Leon as they go on the offensive.
2024-10-1121 minReconquistaEpisode 97 - Too many CaliphsAs Caliphs come and go at a dizzying rate, Almohad rule in al-Andalus crumbles - giving rise to a new ruler, ibn Hud.
2024-09-2722 minReconquistaEpisode 96 - The Crusade of King Fernando IIIKing Fernando III of Castile embarks on his first crusade, while one of the contenders for Caliph forms an unlikely alliance with Castile.
2024-09-1321 minReconquistaEpisode 95 - More crusadingAs crusading fever sweeps across Europe, a number of crusades are launched against the Almohads - with mixed results.
2024-08-3021 minReconquistaEpisode 94 - The Crusade of Alcacer do SalWe welcome a new King to the throne of Castile and join the Portugese in a crusade to seize a Muslim stronghold to the south of Lisbon.
2024-08-1623 minReconquistaEpisode 93 - A bunch of deathsA bunch of consequential deaths in the years following the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, upend the politics of the Iberian peninsula.
2024-08-0223 minReconquistaEpisode 92 - The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa Part 2We conclude our look at the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, which ends in a decisive victory for the crusaders.
2024-07-1923 minReconquistaEpisode 91 - The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa Part 1It's crusade time! A major crusading expedition leaves Toledo in June 1212 under the command of King Alfonso VIII of Castile. It heads directly southwards, intending to confront the Caliph's forces.
2024-07-0521 minReconquistaEpisode 90 - SalvatierraAfter a decade-long period of peace, the Christians and Muslims of the Iberian peninsula clash once again, with the Caliph targetting the Christian stronghold of Salvatierra.
2024-06-2122 minReconquistaEpisode 89 - Peace with the AlmohadsA decade long period of peace between the Almohads and the Christians commences, leaving the Christian kings free to do what they do best - fight each other.
2024-06-0721 minReconquistaEpisode 88 - Castile in the crosshairsFollowing its loss at the Battle of Alarcos, the Kingdom of Castile faces an existential threat in 1196 as it is attacked simultaneously by Leon, Navarre and the Almohads.
2024-05-2420 minReconquistaEpisode 87 - AlarcosThe truces between the Christian rulers and the Caliph expire and both sides clash at the Battle of Alarcos in 1195.
2024-05-1021 minReconquistaEpisode 86 - ConfrontationsDuring the years 1190 and 1191, the Caliph launches a number of military campaigns against the Kingdom of Portugal, intent on reclaiming the town of Silves.
2024-04-2621 minReconquistaEpisode 85 - A bunch of AlfonsosFollowing the bunch of deaths which occurred in the last episode, we have a bunch of new Christian kings - most of whom are named Alfonso.
As the Third Crusade is launched, we see the new king of Portugal, King Sancho I, join with a fleet of crusaders to attack the Muslim town of Silves.
2024-04-1223 minReconquistaEpisode 84 - A bunch of deaths We cover the Caliph's campaign against the Christians in 1184 and wave goodbye to three major players from our narrative.
2024-03-2922 minReconquistaEpisode 83 - The rise of the young AlfonsosWe track the progress of the two new kids on the block in Christian Spain - King Alfonso VIII of Castile and King Alfonso II of Aragon.
2024-03-1522 minReconquistaEpisode 82 - The Caliph's campaign Part 2We continue to follow the Caliph on his less than optimal military campaign against the Christians in 1172.
2024-03-0121 minReconquistaEpisode 81 - The Caliph's campaign Part 1In 1172 the Caliph embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Christian Spain.
2024-02-1622 minReconquistaEpisode 80 - Almohad consolidationThe Almohads finally achieve their goal, becoming the uncontested rulers of al-Andalus. Their next move will be to focus on defeating the Christians.
2023-12-2221 minReconquistaEpisode 79 - The Wolf King and Geraldo the FearlessWhen the new Caliph turns his attention to al-Andalus, he concentrates on two threats - the Portugese freelancer Geraldo the Fearless and the Almohad's traditional foe the Wolf King.
2023-12-0822 minReconquistaEpisode 78 - A new CaliphAmbitious plans by the Almohads to dominate al-Andalus are interrupted by the death of the Caliph.
2023-11-2421 minReconquistaEpisode 77 - Setbacks all aroundSome unexpected deaths among the leaders of Christian Spain, result in two kingdoms being ruled by children named Alfonso. Meanwhile, over in the Almohad camp, things aren't going much better with the Caliph and his armies preoccupied in northern Africa.
2023-11-1021 minReconquistaEpisode 76 - The Kingdom of Leon and the Kingdom of CastileFollowing the fateful decision by the late King Alfonso VII to split his kingdom in two, we meet his sons - King Sancho III of Castile and King Fernando II of Leon.
2023-10-2723 minReconquistaEpisode 75 - Exit King Alfonso VIIKing Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile becomes seriously ill just as the Almohads begin to go on the offensive.
2023-10-1321 minReconquistaEpisode 74 - Christian progress slowsKing Alfonso VII's attempts to conquer al-Andalus falter, causing him to search far and wide for extra troops.
2023-09-2923 minReconquistaEpisode 73 - Christian conquestsAt the same time as the King of Portugal is besieging Lisbon, King Alfonso VII and the Count of Barcelona are embarking on conquests of their own.
2023-09-1524 minReconquistaEpisode 72 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 4We bring the siege of Lisbon to its conclusion.
2023-09-0121 minReconquistaEpisode 71 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 3The siege of Lisbon commences, with the crusaders attacking the suburbs outside the city walls. Construction then begins on some impressive siege equipment.
2023-08-1823 minReconquistaEpisode 70 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 2The fleet of crusaders makes its way southwards to discuss its participation in the siege of Lisbon with King Alfonso I of Portugal.
2023-08-0420 minReconquistaEpisode 69 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 1King Alfonso I of Portugal decides to take advantage of the crusading movement for his campaign to attack Lisbon.
2023-07-2122 minReconquistaEpisode 68 - The arrival of the AlmohadsAs Almoravid rule collapses, the Almohads arrive on the Iberian peninsula.
2023-07-0723 minReconquistaEpisode 67 - The decline of the AlmoravidsWe switch our focus to the southern portion of the Iberian peninsula, where Almoravid influence is waning.
2023-06-2323 minReconquistaEpisode 66 - Succession Drama Part 3The succession drama following the death of Alfonso of Aragon finally comes to an end with the Christian parts of the Iberian peninsula forming themselves into four separate kingdoms - the Kingdom of Leon & Castile, the Kingdom of Aragon/Catalonia, the Kingdom of Navarre and the Kingdom of Portugal.
2023-06-0924 minReconquistaEpisode 65 - Succession Drama Part 2As the succession drama following the death of Alfonso of Aragon continues, the Kingdom of Aragon struggles to survive.
2023-05-2622 minReconquistaEpisode 64 - Succession Drama Part 1Fall out from the death of Alfonso of Aragon leaves leaders from across the region scrambling to take advantage of the situation.
2023-05-1221 minReconquistaEpisode 63 - Exit Alfonso of AragonAfter an action-packed life, Alfonso of Aragon dies in 1134. However, the terms of his will leave the Kingdom of Aragon facing an uncertain future.
2023-04-2820 minReconquistaEpisode 62 - French troublesIn an unexpected turn of events, King Alfonso of Aragon finds himself bogged down by events in France.
2023-04-1420 minReconquistaEpisode 61 - King Alfonso VIIFollowing the death of Queen Urraca in 1127, a scramble for power takes place in the north - resulting in the coronation of King Alfonso VII.
2023-03-3121 minReconquistaEpisode 60 - Alfonso of Aragon - Valencia and beyondFresh from his conquest of Zaragoza, Alfonso of Aragon embarks on an ambitious campaign pushing deep into Almoravid territory in 1125.
2023-03-1721 minReconquistaEpisode 59 - Alfonso of Aragon - ZaragozaWe check in on Alfonso of Aragon who is attempting to secure the taifa of Zaragoza.
2023-03-0322 minReconquistaEpisode 58 - Queen Urraca encounters some difficultiesQueen Urraca finds herself in conflict with Rome following her imprisonment of Archbishop Gelmirez of Santiago de Compostela in 1120.
2023-02-1722 minReconquistaEpisode 57 - Queen Uracca makes some movesWhile King Alfonso of Aragon is occupied in Zaragoza, Queen Uracca embarks on a misson to defeat her enemies in the north of the peninsula.
2022-12-2322 minReconquistaEpisode 56 - ZaragozaKing Alfonso of Aragon embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Zaragoza in 1118.
2022-12-0924 minReconquistaEpisode 55 - PortugalThe Kingdom of Portugal emerges while Queen Urraca endures one of the worst experiences of her reign in the town of Santiago de Compostela.
2022-11-2523 minReconquistaEpisode 54 - TruceThe warring monarchs in the Christian north finally decide to set their differences aside.
2022-11-1122 minReconquistaEpisode 53 - Family dramasAfter the breakdown of the marrage between Queen Urraca and Alfonso of Aragon, events threaten to spiral out of control.
2022-10-2821 minReconquistaEpisode 52 - Alfonso of Aragon & UrracaThe marriage of King Alfonso I of Aragon to Urraca of Leon and Castile gets off to a rocky, gravelly and croaky start - just like my voice in this episode unfortunately.
2022-10-1423 minReconquistaEpisode 51 - Yes, another episode about succession issuesJust when King Alfonso VI believes he has his succession issues all sorted, an unexpected event throws everything up in the air.
2022-09-3023 minReconquistaEpisode 50 - Some more succession issuesWhile a looming succession crisis emerges for both king Alfonso VI and the Almoravids, a shift in popular consciousness begins to take place following the death of El Cid.
2022-09-1621 minReconquistaEpisode 49 - Succession issuesThe Kingdom of Leon and Castile and the Christian territory of Valencia both grapple with succession issues.
2022-09-0221 minReconquistaEpisode 48 - El CidRodrigo Diaz de Vivar (aka El Cid) scores a memorable victory against the Almoravids at the battle of Cuarte in 1094.
2022-08-1920 minReconquistaEpisode 47 - ValenciaEl Cid manages to conquer the wealthy taifa of Valencia.
2022-08-0521 minReconquistaEpisode 46 - The Almoravid advanceThe Almoravids invade al-Andalus in 1090 and begin to conquer the taifas.
2022-07-2222 minReconquistaEpisode 45 - Another interludeBetween the departure of the Almoravids in 1088 and their return in 1090, a number of significant events take place.
2022-07-0822 minReconquistaEpisode 44 - InterludeIn the period of interlude between the departure of the Almoravids and their return to al-Andalus, some significant events take place.
2022-06-2422 minReconquistaEpisode 43 - The AlmoravidsThe Almoravids of northern Africa arrive in al-Andalus and clash with King Alfonso VI at the battle of Sagrajas in October 1086.
2022-06-1022 minReconquistaEpisode 42 - A serpent in the basketAs King Alfonso VI and Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar prepare to face off in Zaragoza, a new threat emerges to the south.
2022-05-2722 minReconquistaEpisode 41 - The struggle for ToledoAs King Alfonso's attentions turn to the east, different factions inside Toledo struggle for supremacy.
2022-05-1321 minReconquistaEpisode 40 - Toledo Part 3In the first major victory of the Reconquesta, Toledo falls to King Alfonso VI.
2022-04-2923 minReconquistaEpisode 39 - Toledo Part 2The taifa of Toledo hits a rocky patch which King Alfonso VI swings to his advantage. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (later known as El Cid) makes a couple of bad choices and ends up in exile.
2022-04-1522 minReconquistaEpisode 38 - Toledo Part 1During the 1070s, two assassinations - one in al-Andalus and one in the Christian north - send shockwaves across the Iberian peninsula.
2022-04-0122 minReconquistaEpisode 37 - Barbastro Part 2Christian armies from France and beyond, hit some speed humps in their attempts to conquer parts of the taifa of Zaragoza.
2022-03-1821 minReconquistaEpisode 36 - Barbastro Part 1We turn our attentions to the Christian Kingdoms in the Pyrenees where the King of Aragon has been attempting to conquer territory in Muslim Zaragoza.
2022-03-0421 minReconquistaEpisode 35 - SuccessionFollowing the death of King Fernando I of Leon and Castile, his heirs embark on a messy succession journey.
2022-02-1823 minReconquistaEpisode 34 - King Fernando I of Leon and Castile Part 2We follow the exploits of King Fernando I until the end of his reign in 1065.
2021-12-2322 minReconquistaEpisode 33 - King Fernando I of Leon and Castile Part 1Taking advantage of conflict between the Taifas, King Fernando begins his policy of raiding into and extracting tribute from, regions across al-Andalus.
2021-12-1021 minReconquistaEpisode 32 - The TaifasFollowing the collapse of the Caliphate, a number of regional kingdoms called Taifas, emerge across al-Andalus.
2021-11-2622 minReconquistaEpisode 31 - Galicia, Leon & CastileWe complete our look at the Christian kingdoms by examining the Christian North.
2021-11-1222 minReconquistaEpisode 30 - Aragon & CataloniaWe continue our focus on the Christian states by taking a look at the establishment of Catalonia and the rise of the Kingdom of Aragon.
2021-10-2922 minReconquistaEpisode 29 - The Kingdom of NavarreWe track developments in the Kingdom of Navarre, up to the end of the Caliphate in the 1030s.
2021-10-1522 minReconquistaEpisode 28 - The end of the CaliphateThe chaos in al-Andalus continues, with the Caliphate eventually stumbling and coming to an end.
2021-10-0119 minReconquistaEpisode 27 - SanchueloWe take a look at the short but disastrous rule of Sanchuelo.
2021-09-1721 minReconquistaEpisode 26 - After al-MansurWe look back on al-Mansur's legacy following his unexpected death in the year 1002. Then we examine the rule of his son and successor, Abd al-Malik.
2021-09-0319 minReconquistaEpisode 25 - Al-Mansur Part 3Al-Mansur reaches the pinnacle of his power and celebrates by launching an audacious attack on Santiago de Compostela.
2021-08-2020 minReconquistaEpisode 24 - Al-Mansur Part 2Having assumed control of the administration of al-Andalus, al-Mansur turns his attention to the Caliphate's military forces.
2021-08-0620 minReconquistaEpisode 23 - Al-Mansur Part 1When a child is invested as the new Calpih of al-Andalus, al-Mansur manipulates events to his advantage.
2021-07-2321 minReconquistaEpisode 22 - Trouble brewingAfter al-Hakam II suffers a health setback, a palace official moves to take advantage of the situation.
2021-07-0921 minReconquistaEpisode 21 - al-Hakam IIWe take a look at the rule of Abd al-Rahman's successor, al-Hakam II. We also explore the impact of one of the most prominent Jewish residents of al-Andalus, Hasdai ibn Shaprut.
2021-06-2521 minReconquistaEpisode 20 - The Caliph Part 2Abd al-Rahman III continues his wildly successful period of rule.
2021-06-1120 minReconquistaEpisode 19 - The Caliph Part 1Having catapulted himself onto the world stage, Abd al-Rahman III builds a palace to match his new status.
2021-05-2824 minReconquistaEpisode 18 - Abd al-Rahman IIIWe welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus.
2021-05-1424 minReconquistaEpisode 17 - Abd-AllahAl-Andalus has had a solid run of competent, energetic Emirs...until now. We examine the disastrous rule of Abd-Allah.
2021-04-3023 minReconquistaEpisode 16 - The rebel of BobastroWhile King Alfonso III continues his campaign of expansion in the north of the Iberian peninsula, Emir Muhammad faces a new threat to his reign.
2021-04-1622 minReconquistaEpisode 15 - King Alfonso III of AsturiasWhile the Emir of al-Andalus Muhammad I is trying to stamp out rebellions within his territory, a new threat emerges, in the form of King Alphonso III of Asturias.
2021-04-0219 minReconquistaEpisode 14 - Muhammad IWe examine the beginning of the period of rule of the new Emir of al-Andalus, Muhammad I.
2021-03-1922 minReconquistaEpisode 13 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : outside al-AndalusWe examine how Christians who left al-Andalus during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II for the northern parts of the Iberian peninsula, left their influence on the Christian states.
We also zoom in for a closer look at the Basque region.
2021-03-0520 minReconquistaEpisode 12 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : inside al-AndalusWe take a look at the effect of the colourful reign of Abd al-Rahman II on the Christians of al-Andalus.
2021-02-1922 minReconquistaEpisode 11 - Abd al-Rahman IIWe return to the narrative in 822 and welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus - Abd al-Rahman II.
2020-12-1126 minReconquistaEpisode 10 - The early 800s: a snapshotWe take a look at the Iberian peninsula in the first few decades of the 9th century.
2020-11-2726 minReconquistaEpisode 9 - The Kingdom of AsturiasWe take a look at the establishment and rise of the rebel Christian Kingdom of Asturias.
2020-11-1324 minReconquistaEpisode 8 - al-HakamWe take a look at the lengthy reign of al-Hakam then travel to the northern coastline of the Iberian peninsula where some independent Christian states are beginning to emerge.
2020-10-3023 minReconquistaEpisode 7 - HishamAbd al-Rahman died in the year 788. Which one of his sons will rise to power?
2020-10-1622 minReconquistaEpisode 6 - Abd al-RahmanThe last surviving member of the Umayyad dynasty makes his way to the Iberian peninsula, a move which will have long-reaching consequences.
2020-10-0223 minReconquistaEpisode 5 - Shifting power: 740-750The Muslim rulers of Al-Andalus face a Berber revolt and the arrival of some troublesome newcomers.
2020-09-1824 minReconquistaEpisode 4 - Securing Muslim ruleWithin a few years following the Battle of 711, the Muslim invaders had consolidated their rule over the Iberian peninsula. How did they manage to do this? Listen in to find out.
2020-09-0424 minReconquistaEpisode 3 - The Battle of 711We discuss the battle which brought the Muslim conquerers to the Iberian peninsula.
2020-08-2126 minReconquistaEpisode 2 - The final years of the VisigothsWe examine the lead up to the battle of 711 and the last years of Visigothic rule.
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